Odors coming from tub can mean trouble

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Before you even turned on the faucet to draw your bath, you smelled something disarming. Instantly, you recalled what your septic expert said… that odors coming from your tub can mean trouble. You knew that you have not been a very ideal homeowner so you were guilty of what had happened. In just a few minutes, the septic expert arrived and started enumerating the probable causes of what happened: 1) … Read more

Odors coming from back yard can mean trouble

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It was a clear, sunny day. You decided to stay in your back yard and just lounge around and be lazy. You deserved it because you spent two straight weeks as a research consultant for a group of college students in your university. You taught them techniques and referred them to reputable resources until they were confident enough to continue without your supervision. But they still contacted you through phone … Read more

Fixing and preventing septic tank wet spots

Do you know the ways in fixing and preventing septic tank wet spots? Anything about the septic system could really be a challenge to understand but when you have to keep valuable information about the septic system because you’re already a homeowner. One issue that you have to deal with when it comes to your septic system is the one about septic tank wet spots. Fixing and preventing septic tank … Read more

Can tree roots block or clog sand mounds?

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As technology paves the way for a brighter future for our planet, it couldn’t be helped if some of the natural resources perish. The main excuse for getting away with it is progress. Until this very day, one of the most abused natural resources is wood. The trees in various forests all over the world either slowly die or abruptly disappear because of man’s abusive ways. It is not a … Read more

How deep below the surface is my septic lid?

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Part of a homeowner’s responsibilities is to make sure that every component in the property is in good condition. The appliances and furniture should be cared for. The yard should be well-kept. The needs of the household members should be attended to. If you are the only one who deals with every little thing in your home, then you should be close to becoming a super man or a super … Read more

Sand mound maintenance products

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There are times when you just have to learn about something and you never seem to stop trying until you satisfy your curiosity. Children are known to be this way but even if you’re a full-fledged adult, that thirst for knowledge has never left you. That’s a very advantageous thing, considering that you do have to learn a lot about your new home. You’re taking a break from work so … Read more

Do water softeners harm cesspools?

Your day starts at about six in the morning every Saturday. It is when your washing and cleaning chores are at their peak. The length of time and the amount of soap that you spend on every week is already too much to bear at times. The dog also feels too wet and soggy after each bath because his dog shampoo just doesn’t lather up. The car just doesn’t seem … Read more

How often should I inspect my cesspit?

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You are a naturally prudent and curious person. When you have bought something new, you never stop finding out what you need to know about your new venture, new gadget, or new endeavor. This gives you a heads up about what you need to do or who you have to call in case anything goes wrong. With the purchase of your new home, how often should I inspect my cesspit … Read more

Will Baking Soda Harm Leach Fields?

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Baking soda is bicarbonate and a basic chemical compound. It is often used in the kitchen during baking or when there are stubborn, clingy materials that you have to get rid of. Baking soda is a very strong base. You may notice that when it reacts, it produces gas and corrodes the surface stain you apply it on. Just leave it for a while and you will notice the significant … Read more

Monthly cesspit treatments

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The sun was just beginning to peak from behind the clouds that day. It was a weekend but you didn’t spend it with your family as other professionals do. Your youngest son of seven years sat on the porch and watched you load your work tools into your truck and the monthly cesspit treatments your customers would require to ensure their septic systems operate at maximum capacity. You smiled at … Read more